Sermons about Equipping Disciples

Disciple Or Desensitised (Wrong Has Become Right) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2023

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I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and alarming trends in both society and the church.

I’ve been thinking about how the world has changed over the last half a century. Specifically, the changes I have witnessed in both spiritual, moral and secular thinking. I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5, Genesis 3:6, Isaiah 5:20, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 4:21-24, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Philippians 4:8-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022

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New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

3 Reminders About Our Obedience As Disciples

Contributed by Jeffrey Aspacio on Jan 5, 2018

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Be Obedient – We Need His Heart Preached on Feb 2017 www.sbcministries.org Missions Series "Be Obedient"

Introduction Ioannis Metaxas was a Greek general and dictator, served as Prime Minster of Greece from 1936 until his death in 1941. He was once invited to try out a new flying-boat. He decided to pilot it himself and did so masterfully until the commander, his host, noticed that they were about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

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Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2025

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When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? “go and make disciples.”

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Introduction: A Commission, Not a Suggestion When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? Matthew 28:19 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Acts 3:19, Romans 15:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Disciples' Best Attitude Toward Wealth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2025

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An early reminder of the Jewish understanding of the dangers of wealth that has been hoarded for personal power.

Friday of the 29th Week Integral 2025 I’ve run into a lot of people who think they know Scripture and will quote St. Paul by saying “money is the root of all evil.” If you paid attention to the first reading, you know that he, acting as Timothy’s mentor and supervisor, wrote “the love of money is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:6-20, Luke 8:1-3, 1 Timothy 6:2-12, John 12:4-6, Matthew 6:19-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And… Walk Worthy: The Character Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025

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Discipleship is not merely a class we attend, a course we complete, or a label we wear. It is a way of life.

Go! And… Walk Worthy: The Character of a Disciple - Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Ephesians 4:2 (NLT): “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.” INTRODUCTION – THE MARKS OF A TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS Church—discipleship is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 11:28-29, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Psalm 103:8, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 1:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025

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True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

“Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 19, 2017

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Deals with what happened to Saul when he encountered Jesus. The same can happen to anyone.

“Encounter Jesus” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 David P. Nolte The song by The Newsboys rightly said, “My God’s not dead He’s surely alive! He’s living on the inside Roaring like a lion.” But, back in 1884, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, declared that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of Relational Environments For Making Disciples, Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

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Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6 We started the series seeing that Jesus tells us the win for us is making disciples. Then we saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; a disciple is being changed by Christ; and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2024

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The words of Matthew 28:19-20 are not just a suggestion or a guideline; they are a command from Jesus to His followers. This command is the heartbeat of Christianity, a call to Go! But it’s not just about going—it’s about what we do as we go.

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19-20 Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT): “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 13:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wesley's 3-Strand Discipleship

Contributed by Doug Morrell on May 18, 2005

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Founded on Jesus’ blueprint for discipleship, John Wesley developed a simple plan for maturing and equipping the saints. Wesley said, “The Church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.”

“Perhaps the greatest single weakness of the contemporary Christian Church is that millions of supposed members are not really involved at all and, what is worse, do not think it strange that they are not. As soon as we recognize Christ’s intention to make His Church a militant company we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

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There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

Make Disciples God's Way – Discipleship Is Life Transformation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

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MAKE DISCIPLES GOD’S WAY – Discipleship is Life Transformation. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ supposed to be like? The word DISCIPLE is used as an acrostic to describe eight characteristics of trasformed disciples.

• Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. INTRODUCTION: A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Empowered For Service" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

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The Holy Spirit equips us for service.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2002 “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. The power of God was in evidence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

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